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Thank you for visiting https://drvarkony.com/ (the “Website”), owned and operated by Dr. Steven J. Varkony. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you visit or interact with our Website.

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

a. Information You Provide

When you voluntarily contact us (for example, by filling out a contact form, signing up for a newsletter, or requesting information about our services), we may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Any other information you choose to provide in your message or inquiry

b. Device Information

When you visit the Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Time zone
  • Cookie information
  • What pages you view and how you interact with them
  • Referring/exit pages
  • Date/time stamps

We refer to this automatically collected data as “Device Information.”

c. How We Collect Device Information

  • Cookies: These are small data files placed on your device. They often include an anonymous unique identifier. For more information about cookies and how to disable them, visit AllAboutCookies.org.
  • Log Files: These track actions occurring on the Website and help us collect data such as your IP address, browser type, Internet Service Provider, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
  • Web Beacons, Tags, and Pixels: These are electronic files used to record information about how you browse the Website.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

  1. To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use the information you provide (e.g., name, phone number, email address) to respond to your inquiries, schedule consultations, and improve our overall Website experience.
  2. Communication: We may use your information to contact you regarding your inquiry, to provide you with information about our services, or to send you updates that may be of interest to you (if you have opted in to receive such communications).
  3. Analytics: We use Device Information (particularly your IP address) to help us screen for potential risk and fraud, and to improve and optimize our Website by analyzing how visitors browse and interact with it.

3. SHARING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

  1. Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third parties that assist us in operating our Website and conducting our business (e.g., website analytics providers like Google Analytics).
  2. Legal Compliance: We may share personal information when required to do so by law, subpoena, or other legal processes, or if necessary to protect our rights.
  3. No Sale of Personal Information: We do not sell or share personal information with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Mobile information will not be shared, sold, or conveyed to third parties for marketing/promotional purposes.

4. BEHAVIORAL ADVERTISING

We may use your Personal Information for targeted advertisements or marketing communications we believe could be of interest to you. You can learn more about how targeted advertising works by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative’s (“NAI”) educational page.

To opt out of targeted advertising, you may use these links:

Additionally, you can opt out of some advertising services by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out portal.

5. DO NOT TRACK

Please note that we do not alter our Website’s data collection and use practices when we see a “Do Not Track” signal from your browser.

6. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on where you reside, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information under local data protection laws. These may include the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of your personal information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Object to or restrict the processing of your personal information
  • Withdraw your consent to processing (where consent is the lawful basis)

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the “Contact Us” section below.

For European residents, please note that your information will be transferred outside of Europe, including to the United States. We process your information to pursue our legitimate business interests described above or otherwise to fulfill any contract we might have with you.

7. DATA RETENTION

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. If you wish to request that we delete your personal information, please contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section below.

8. MINORS

The Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a minor without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

9. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, operations, legal requirements, or for other legitimate reasons. The updated version will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

10. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a complaint, please contact us by:

  • Email: info@drvarkony.com
  • Mail:
    Dr. Steven J. Varkony
    15503 Ventura Blvd. #370
    Encino, CA 91436

We value your privacy and are committed to handling your personal information responsibly and in compliance with applicable laws. If you have any concerns or need more information about our privacy practices, please reach out to us using the contact information above.